Sept. 7, 2010 -- Parents worried about mercury in amalgam dental fillings now have a new bugbear: BPA from dental sealants and "white" fillings.
Bisphenol A -- BPA -- is a resin used in many kinds of plastics, including some water bottles...
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CONNECTION BETWEEN GUM DISEASE AND ARTHRITIS
A recent study from Johns Hopkins helps confirm the connection between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis....
Read moreNo comments KIDS DENTISTS AND ADULTS DENTISTS : BABY’S HEALTHY TEETH CHECKLIST
1. Visit your dentist during pregnancy. Dental treatment is safe.
2. Wipe baby's gums twice a day, in the morning and right before bed.
3. Clean pacifier and bottle with soap and water, not spit.
4. Each family member uses his or her own toothbrush, spoon, fork...
Read moreNo comments Change Your Breath From Bad to Good
Bad breath is embarrassing, unpleasant, and all too common. These eight easy tips will sweeten your breath for good.
By Sarah Albert
WebMD FeatureReviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD
We've all found ourselves chatting with someone whose breath could easily wilt a flower. With more than 90 million...
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HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR KIDS’ TEETH
Read moreNo comments - SEE A CHILD-FRIENDLY DENTIST EVERY 6 MONTHS
- PARENTS AND CHILD BRUSH SLOWLY AND FLOSS REGULARLY
- AIM FOR THE GUMLINE WHEN BRUSHING, STAYING IN PLACE FOR 10 SEC. PER AREA
- EAT HEALTHY SNACKS (FRUIT/VEGGIES/CHEESE/YOGURT/NUTS)
- AVOID UNHEALTHY SNACKS (CHIPS/CRACKERS/CANDY/SWEETENED...
How Acidic Foods or Beverages Affects Dental Health
When And How Often You Consume Acidic Foods Or Beverages Affects Dental Health
ScienceDaily (2008-02-10) -- Sugar isn't the only enemy of teeth. Acids found in diet and regular soda, energy drinks, juice and wine can erode tooth enamel, leading to tooth decay....
Kids Snacking Too Much
Study Shows 27% of Children's Daily Calories Come From Snacks
By Bill Hendrick
WebMD Health News
WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
March 2, 2010 -- Kids in the U.S. are gobbling...
Dangerous Cocktail: Energy Drinks Alcohol
Dangerous Cocktail: Energy Drinks + Alcohol
Mixing Booze With Energy Drinks Triples Risk of Getting Drunk
By Bill Hendrick
WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
Feb. 12, 2010 -- College-age drinkers who swill alcoholic energy-drink...
Kids More Likely to Visit Dentist if Parents Do
| Kids more likely to visit dentist if parents do By DrBicuspid Staff February 2, 2010 |
When dentists fear children
| When dentists fear children By Laird Harrison Senior Editor February 3, 2010 |